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How was NAFTA expected to reduce immigration?
NAFTA intended to raise wages in Mexico and therefore reduce the incentive for migration.
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
What was Clinton’s main scandal that decreased his popularity
Clinton had an affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 22 year old intern at the White House
What was on television during the 1990s?
Friends
Beverly Hills 90210
What was the effect of Clinton’s decision to raise income and fuel taxes?
He was able to overcome the national debt and create a budget surplus.
What countries were involved in NAFTA?
The U.S., Canada, Mexico
What is financial deregulation?
The process of removing or reducing government rules on banks, investment firms, and other financial entities
What were some films during the 1990s?
Pulp Fiction
Jurassic Park
Fight Club
The Matrix
Clueless
How did Clinton change welfare programs?
He reformed welfare programs, making sure recipients wouldn’t receive assistance for more than two years while also requiring people to work in order to receive benefits.
When did NAFTA take place?
January 1, 1994
What happened surrounding the impeachment of Clinton?
Clinton was impeached by Congress for perjury (lying in court), but Senate did not vote to impeach the President
What was pop music in the 1990s?
Teen Pop: Wannabe by the Spice Girls
Boy Bands
Contemporary R&B
Waterfalls by TLC
Why is NAFTA beneficial to Americans from an economic standpoint?
The North American Free Trade Agreement eliminated tariffs between the U.S. Canada, and Mexico. This stimulates the economy through facilitating increased trade.
What was Clinton's Position on Immigration?
Immigration should be restricted to those with high skill and wealth
How did financial deregulation impact the US during Clinton’s presidency
In his presidency, he signed policies into law that decrease protection for the economy, and would eventually help lead to the 2008 global financial crisis.
What was hip hop in the 1990s?
Gangsta Rap: It Was a Good Day by Ice Cube
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
In Living Color parody
Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot
What is the FMLA?
The Family Medical Leave Act is a federal labor law providing employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave. Upon return, your employer must return you to your same job or an equivalent with the same pay, benefits, and working conditions
What did NAFTA do?
NAFTA eliminated many tariffs, and stimulated the economy by encouraging increased free trade.
How did the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act affect the US
It contributed to an increased amount of people in prison, which disproportionately affected minority communities
What was the rock in the 1990s?
Rock
Alternative Rock
Grunge: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
Punk Rock